How is blood sugar monitored during labor?

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journomama wrote:

Do they have to do blood tests continuously? I'm trying for a VBAC and this seems like a really intrusive part of the process and not something I'm going to welcome in active labor and transition... Joe does it work and how often?

I had the finger *** tests every so often during labor. I also double checked with my meter to compare. With everything that goes on, you don't really notice it or care. They'll continue to test you post birth to monitor your numbers. Until you "pass" you are on a restricted GD diet. Once you get the go ahead, you are free to eat what you want.

They will also monitor the baby's sugars after birth often to make sure he/she doesn't get low.

I ended up having sprite and string cheese at the hospital because I was feeling quite hypoglycemic, but by that time labor was well underway (8cm) and I don't think anybody was too concerned about the need for csection.